Chamber Concert III with International Contemporary Ensemble

Nobject Catoptriarch Umbration, Andrew Moses (World Premiere - Hear Now
Krummel Commission)
Danse Macabre, Michael M. Lee (World Premiere)
Fougère, J.M. Gerraughty
Triboluminescence, Corey Dundee
Hagall, Jeffrey Holmes

Reflection of Our Time

“Our time” can mean the time of the past, present, or future. Reflection is not purely retrospective; reflection can be a means for us to assess our present and plan for our future. Through the works of Britten, Morlock, Henze, and Hearne, we see through their historical lenses: their reflections on different times, spaces, events, traumas and emotions. Ironically, while these pieces reflect the past events, they also implore us to reflect on our present society. We will be premiering two compositions, and the whole program features Amy Cruz as our narrator. The concert is at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (10750 Ohio Ave) on April 27th, @7:30pm. ADMISSION BY DONATION.

Exilio
Exilio, founded by Koji Sakano and Ann Chen, is an a cappella octet comprised of singers from the University of Southern California (USC) Thornton School of Music. The name “Exilio” is derived from the Latin words, “ex ilio”, which mean “from Troy”; and “exilio” which means “to spring forth.” The group is dedicated to featuring music composed by marginalized and underrepresented composers throughout history, as well as ascendant composers.

Voices from the Hill leads visitors through wild and distressed sections of the hillside, and culminates in a regenerated area, highlighting a vision for the future in which a protected Elephant Hill becomes a welcoming place for humans, birds and other wildlife to coexist.

Following a meandering path across the hillside, visitors will be invited to consider their connections to place, nature, and each other. Six stopping points will showcase song, percussion, and visual art, tying together the narrative themes of the performance: Heed the Call, Struggle, Devastation, Crossroads, Contemplation, and Regeneration. Performers stationed along the path will share music written by Guillermo Brown, with libretto written by LA Poet Laureate Luis Rodriguez. Interactive installations by Raul Baltazar and Maria Maea which incorporate natural materials from the hill will serve as resting points along the way. Cresting the hill, a percussion ensemble will use instruments created from detritus collected from the site and surroundings to beckon visitors to the final regenerated space.

Note: This event has uneven walking paths and, at times, steep climbs that may be difficult for some participants.
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